$23
California : Solano Green Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre
LIGHT-BODIED, CHERRY, PLUM, CARBONIC COLA, EARTH, MINERAL
Famed natural winemaker Chris Brockway has an unusual gift for finding and making use of neglected vineyards, such as this one in Solano County (southeast of Napa). The result? Le Clairet — AKA “The Perfect Red” — a unique California cab that is fresh, drinkable, and wholly satisfying.
Ecology: Organic
Pairing: Juicy Lucy Burgers
$22
NEW YORK : HUDSON VALLEY
Noiret (French-American hybrid)
MEDIUM-BODIED, DEEP BLUEBERRY, BLACKBERRY, CHALKY, FIRM TANNINS, FRESH
WINEMAKNG : Low-Intervention
FARMING : Organic, Biodynamic
PAIRING: Barbeque Smoked Ribs(cookout wine)
$23
NEW YORK : HUDSON VALLEY
Seyval Blanc, DeChaunac (French-American hybrid)
LIGHT-BODIED, CHILLABLE, BLUEBERRY, RASPBERRY, RED CHERRY, BLOOD ORANGE, EARTH, NO OAK
WINEMAKNG : Low-Intervention
FARMING : Organic, Biodynamic
PAIRING: White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
$17
ITALY : PIEDMONT : LANGHE
Dolcetto
MEDIUM-BODIED, EASY-DRINKING, BLACK CHERRY, WILD BERRIES, VIOLET, PEPPER, SOME TANNIN, NO OAK
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING :Tomato & Black Olive Grandma Pie
$35
MEXICO : BAJA CALIFORNIA
Malbec, Merlot, Syrah
FULL-BODIED, CHERRY, RASPBERRY, GREEN PEPPERCORN, SOFT TANNINS, FRENCH OAK
Adobe Guadalup began planting in 1997 and celebrated its first harvest in 2000; the wines today are acknowledged to be among the best in Mexico. 'Jardin de Tru' was made to celebrate the everyday joys of life, and frienship.
Farming : Sustainable, Vegan
Pairing : Tacos al Pastor